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A proton and an α-particle are accelerated from rest by 2 V and 4 V potentials, respectively. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelength is :

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Options:
  • A 8 : 1
  • B 2 : 1
  • C 4 : 1
  • D 16 : 1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4 : 1

The formula to calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the proton is given by

λp=h2mpqpV   ...1

The formula to calculate the de Broglie wavelength of the alpha particle is given by

λα=h2mαqαV'   ...2

Divide equation (1) by equation (2) and simplify to obtain the required ratio.

λpλα=mαmp×qαV'qpV   ...3

Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required ratio.

λpλα=41×2×41×2=4:1

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